How to travel from Poitiers to Grenoble, France

The distance between Poitiers and Grenoble is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Poitiers to Grenoble by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €340($340)
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Train via St Pierre Des Corps

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)

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Bus

Take the bus to Tours and then to Grenoble.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Grenoble.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance570km (354 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Grenoble

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Grenoble by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €340 ($340).

The distance between Poitiers and Grenoble is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Poitiers and Grenoble by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €340 ($340).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Poitiers and Grenoble. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Poitiers and Grenoble. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tours. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Grenoble. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Grenoble. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Grenoble. instead which will take 2h 10m.

The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Poitiers and Grenoble. The distance is around 570km (354 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Grenoble is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €340 ($340).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Grenoble

Transport options from Poitiers to Grenoble
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 10m
€340($340)
every 2 hours494km (307 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps + 2 similar
4h 55m
€245($245)
once a week870km (541 miles)
Train4h 60m
€245($245)
twice daily870km (541 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps5h 25m
€245($245)
once daily929km (577 miles)
Bus
10h 20m
€45($45)
twice daily705km (438 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€77($77)
on demand570km (354 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Grenoble

The following major airports near Grenoble offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Grenoble
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
198km (123 miles) from Grenoble
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
206km (128 miles) from Grenoble